Name: Honey Citrus Chicken
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 265 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 8 servings pepper; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons basil; 2 tablespoons cilantro; 1 clove garlic; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 jalapeno pepper; 8 servings kosher salt; 2 limes; 3 large oranges; 2 cups pineapple; 6 ounce chicken breast halves; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

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Method

8 steps · 45 min

01
Zest and Juice Citrus
First, zest and juice your citrus. You'll need 1 teaspoon of grated orange peel and 1 cup of orange juice from the oranges, plus 1 teaspoon of grated lime peel and 1/2 cup of lime juice from the limes. Set both the zests and juices aside.
02
Process Pineapple Mixture
Combine the diced pineapple, jalapeño, and garlic in a food processor or blender. Process until the mixture is almost smooth.
03
Mix Marinade
Pour the processed pineapple mixture into a large, nonreactive shallow dish. Add the reserved orange and lime zests and juices, soy sauce, chopped cilantro, chopped basil, and 1 tablespoon of black pepper. Stir everything together to blend.
04
Reserve Honey Marinade
Remove 1/3 cup of this marinade to a small, nonreactive bowl and whisk in the honey. Cover and refrigerate this honey mixture; you'll use it later for basting the chicken on the grill.
05
Marinate Chicken
Add the chicken breasts to the dish with the main marinade, turning to coat each piece thoroughly. Cover the dish and refrigerate for 4 to 5 hours, flipping the chicken several times during this period to ensure even marinating.
06
Reduce Marinade
Remove the chicken from the marinade, using a rubber spatula to scrape off any excess marinade from the breasts.
Strain the remaining marinade into a heavy, medium saucepan. Bring the marinade to a boil over high heat and continue to boil until it has reduced to about 1 1/2 cups, which should take roughly 15 minutes.
07
Finish Sauce, Heat Grill
Whisk the butter into the reduced marinade. Taste and season with additional pepper and salt if you think it needs it.
Oil a grill rack and position it about 4 to 5 inches from the heat source. Prepare your grill for a hot fire, aiming for a high temperature.
08
Grill and Serve Chicken
Brush the chicken breasts with vegetable oil. Grill the chicken, turning several times and basting frequently with the reserved honey mixture, until the chicken springs back when touched with your fingers and the juices run clear when pierced with a sharp knife. This should take about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Arrange the grilled breasts on a serving platter with the warm sauce.

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Nutrition

Per serving% reference intake

Nutrition per serving, with share of an adult's daily reference intake
Nutrient	Amount per serving	Share of reference intake
Energy	174kcal	9%
Fat	9g	13%
Carbohydrate	20g	8%
of which sugars

Allergens

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The 14 regulated allergens2 present · 1 uncertain

Allergen status for this recipe, for each of the fourteen regulated allergens
Allergen	Status
Soya	Contains
Milk	Contains
Gluten

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Method

Zest and Juice Citrus

Process Pineapple Mixture

Mix Marinade

Reserve Honey Marinade

Marinate Chicken

Reduce Marinade

Finish Sauce, Heat Grill

Grill and Serve Chicken

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Allergens

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